paratrooper — (n.) 1941, from PARACHUTE (Cf. parachute) + TROOPER (Cf. trooper). The collective noun paratroops is first recorded 1940. Earliest reference is to the German invaders who were expected to drop on England … Etymology dictionary

Paratrooper — Paratroopers are soldiers trained in parachuting and generally operate as part of an airborne force. Paratroopers are used for tactical advantage as they can be inserted into the battlefield from the air, thereby allowing them to be positioned in … Wikipedia